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51. A cellular condition causing loss of structural integrity in the trans-Golgi network would directly impair the transport of

A. Vesicles returning backward to the ER
B. Secretory vesicles destined for the plasma membrane
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C. Proteins entering from the nuclear envelope
D. Lipids entering from the mitochondrial matrix

📝 Explanation

The trans-Golgi network is the sorting hub where exit vesicles are packaged and targeted to the plasma membrane, lysosomes, or extracellular space.

📖 Additional Information

  • Vesicles returning backward to the ER
  • Secretory vesicles destined for the plasma membrane
  • Proteins entering from the nuclear envelope
  • Lipids entering from the mitochondrial matrix

The trans-Golgi network is the sorting hub where exit vesicles are packaged and targeted to the plasma membrane, lysosomes, or extracellular space.

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